OUR PROCESS
Because we only handle wood poles, we can specialize in each and every aspect of the production process. From timber selection, to treating, to delivery, we pride ourselves on performing every production and service detail that best that it
can be done.
Selection
Located in Southeast Georgia, at the heart of Southern Pine country, our location offers optimal growing conditions for exceptionally strong pine trees. The region's extended growing season contributes to the impressive height and straightness of our trees.
With a network of local landowners and timber producers, we have access to hundreds of thousands of acres of premium natural and plantation pine tracts. From this abundant supply, we carefully select only the highest-quality trees to produce our poles.
PROCESSING
Once timber is brought to the mill, it is inspected for damage, mold, rot and sweep. Accepted poles are then de-barked and peeled. While the pole is being being peeled, we apply AntiBlu® XP, which is a formulation designed to control sapstain, mold and decay fungi. Once peeled, the poles are referred to as “whitewood.” The whitewood is sorted by class and length and then conditioned in one of our seven dry kilns, which lowers the moisture content to between 20%-24%. Once removed from the dry kilns, the whitewood is inspected, framed, and branded. In addition to inspection at the plant level, we work with several independent inspection agencies. Our customers can choose which agency inspects your poles.
treatment
Framed whitewood is loaded onto railcars and pushed on trams into one of our two 110' treatment cylinders. The conditioned wood is very receptive to our preservation chemicals. We use quality wood preservatives from Arxada to produce our CCA poles. Treated to standards of the American Wood Preserving Association (AWPA), we offer poles in a wide range of retention levels to meet your specifications.
Inventory
We maintain an inventory of some 80,000+ poles at any point in time. Since our two facilities encompasses more than 350 acres, we always have a large number of poles on hand in case of emergencies. We typically produce 250 truckloads per week with the ability to ramp up as needed. BTC regularly supplies transmission poles sized 60′ – 100′ and distribution poles sized 25′ to 55′, Class 9 to H3. We offer 24-hour emergency service so that poles can be dispatched immediately in the event of a storm or power outage.
Delivery
Our fleet of trucks can deliver orders to your yard or jobsite in a prompt and professional manner. No matter which mode of transportation you prefer, Beach Timber can deliver. We have an in-house trucking company, BTC Logistics and access to many others as needed in emergency situations. Flatbed and stretch trailers are available in addition to custom-built boom loaders that prevent damage to poles being removed from the trailer. On-site rail service is also available. We have a rail spur on site and own 12 dedicated rail cars.